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12. Maintenance and Care 169
Do not pour any corrosive substances down the drains.
Do not pour boiling water down the drains. Corrosive
substances and boiling water damage drain pipes and
syphons.
The following applies for the sink and the cooker
• Clean stainless steel parts with normal household cleaners
or special stainless steel cleansing agents.
• The rubber seals of the toilet should be cleaned regularly
with plain water and a lubricant for seals (not Vaseline or
any other vegetable fats) should be applied. Applying this
regularly to the washer of the valve and other seals in the
toilet will ensure that they stay flexible and function longer.
The following applies for built-in equipment
• The space behind the refrigerator should be hoovered and
cleaned regularly. The ventilation grille should also be kept
clean. The door seal should be rubbed once a year with
talcum power to keep it supple and the expandable fold
should be checked for tears.
Remove all spray cans with cleaners and polishes from
the vehicle after finishing the upkeep! Otherwise, there is a
danger of explosion at temperatures over 50° C!
12.6 Winter Lay Up for the Van
The following applies for the external structure
• Wash the van thoroughly ( see 12.4 ).
• Check the vehicle for damages to the varnish and other
damages. If necessary, repair these damages and carry out
any other necessary repairs.
For many people, the camping season ends when the tempe-
rature starts to fall. Your van must be properly prepared for its
winter lay up.
The following general rules apply
• Only leave your van in a closed space if it is dry and well-
aired. Otherwise, it is better to leave your van in the open.
• To protect the tyres, jack up the van or move it slightly to a
new position every two months.
• Close all gas bottles and emergency shutoff valves.
• Disconnect (or, ideally, remove) the battery and store it safe
from frost. Check it about once a month to see if it is still
charged; if not, charge it.
• Check the antifreeze in the cooling system and, if necessa -
ry, top it up.
• Leave space between tarpaulins and the camper so as not
to hamper ventilation.